REQUEST FOR TRANSFER

[sincereheart]

REQUEST FOR TRANSFER, BATTLE HEATING UP...

TO: Commander and Chief Spiritual Armed Forces, JESUS CHRIST

Dear Lord,
I am writing this to You to request a transfer to a desk job.

I herewith present my reasons:

I began my career as a private, because of the intensity of the battle You have quickly moved me up in the ranks. You have made me an officer and given me a tremendous amount of responsibility. There are many soldiers and recruits under my charge. I am constantly being called upon to dispense wisdom, make judgments, and find solutions to complex problems. You have placed me in a position to function as an officer, when in my heart I know I have only the skills of a private. I realize that You have promised to supply all I would need for the battle.

But Sir, I must present You a realistic picture of my equipment. My uniform, once so crisp and starched, is now stained with tears and blood of those I have tried to assist. The soles of my boots are cracked and worn from the miles I have walked trying to enlist and encourage the instructed troops. My weapons are marred, tarnished and chipped from constant battle against the enemy. Even the Book of Regulations I was issued has been torn and tattered from endless use. The words are now smeared.

You have promised You would be with me throughout, but when the noise of the battle is so loud and the confusion is so great, I can neither see nor hear You. I feel so alone. I'm tired. I'm discouraged. I have Battle Fatigue.

I would never ask You for a discharge. I love being in Your service. But I humbly request a demotion and transfer. I'll file papers or clean latrines. Just get me out of the battle -- please, Sir. Thanks for letting me blow off some steam.

Your Faithful, but tired, Warrior,

Discouraged Guerrilla
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To: Faithful, but tired, Soldier, Spiritual Armed Forces

Location: The Battlefield

SUBJECT: Transfer

Dear Discouraged Guerrilla:

Your request for transfer has been denied. I herewith present My reasons:

You are needed in this battle. I have selected you, and I will keep My Word to supply your need. You do not need a demotion and transfer. (You'd never cut it on latrine duty.) You need a period of "R&R" -- Renewal and Rekindling. I am setting aside a place on the battlefield that is insulated from all sound and fully protected from the enemy. I will meet you there and I will give you rest. I will remove your old equipment and "make all things new."

You have been wounded in the battle, My soldier. Your wounds are not visible, but you have received grave internal injuries. You need to be healed. I will heal you. You have been weakened in the battle. You need to be strengthened. I will strengthen you and be your strength. I will instill in you confidence and ability. My Words will rekindle within you and renewed love, zeal and enthusiasm. Report to Me tattered and empty. I will refill you. My Blood is sufficient and never runs out.

Compassionately,
Your Commander-in-Chief,

Jesus Christ

The harvest truly is plenteous but the laborers are few.

~Author Unknown

[nChrist]

AMEN SINCEREHEART!

Sister, Christians are definitely involved in more and more spiritual warfare. I hope and pray that most Christians know about the attacks of the devil, especially when we try to do the work of the LORD.

In fact, being attacked by the devil should make us happy, and I know this sounds strange. If we aren't being attacked by the devil, that would mean that we aren't doing much as a Christian and child of God. We are in the world, but we are no longer of this world. Our citizenship is in Heaven, so much of the world shouldn't like us very much.

I am reflecting on the writing of the Apostle Paul about fighting a good fight and running a good race. It's hard and tiring, but that's where we find the "fullness of Joy" in this life, and that JOY in JESUS is like no other JOY this world has to offer. Now I'm thinking about another beautiful passage written by the Apostle Paul about putting on the whole armor of GOD and going forth.

And, finally, I'm thinking about a beautiful old song:

Onward Christian Soldiers

Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.
Christ, the royal Master, leads against the foe;
Forward into battle see His banners go!

Refrain

Onward, Christian soldiers, marching as to war,
With the cross of Jesus going on before.
At the sign of triumph Satan’s host doth flee;
On then, Christian soldiers, on to victory!
Hell’s foundations quiver at the shout of praise;
Brothers lift your voices, loud your anthems raise.

Refrain

Like a mighty army moves the church of God;
Brothers, we are treading where the saints have trod.
We are not divided, all one body we,
One in hope and doctrine, one in charity.

Refrain

What the saints established that I hold for true.
What the saints believèd, that I believe too.
Long as earth endureth, men the faith will hold,
Kingdoms, nations, empires, in destruction rolled.

Refrain

Crowns and thrones may perish, kingdoms rise and wane,
But the church of Jesus constant will remain.
Gates of hell can never gainst that church prevail;
We have Christ’s own promise, and that cannot fail.

Refrain

Onward then, ye people, join our happy throng,
Blend with ours your voices in the triumph song.
Glory, laud and honor unto Christ the King,
This through countless ages men and angels sing.

Refrain

Love In Christ,
Tom

2 Peter 3:9 NASB  The Lord is not slow about His promise, as some count slowness, but is patient toward you, not wishing for any to perish but for all to come to repentance.

[sincereheart]

AMEN SINCEREHEART!

Sister, Christians are definitely involved in more and more spiritual warfare. I hope and pray that most Christians know about the attacks of the devil, especially when we try to do the work of the LORD.

Amen! And if they don't know, they will! 

In fact, being attacked by the devil should make us happy, and I know this sounds strange. If we aren't being attacked by the devil, that would mean that we aren't doing much as a Christian and child of God. We are in the world, but we are no longer of this world. Our citizenship is in Heaven, so much of the world shouldn't like us very much.

Makes perfect sense to me! 
If you're not being attacked then you aren't doing something! 

I am reflecting on the writing of the Apostle Paul about fighting a good fight and running a good race. It's hard and tiring, but that's where we find the "fullness of Joy" in this life, and that JOY in JESUS is like no other JOY this world has to offer. Now I'm thinking about another beautiful passage written by the Apostle Paul about putting on the whole armor of GOD and going forth.

We were just reading that yesterday! It follows the part telling us that we WILL have trials! 

And, finally, I'm thinking about a beautiful old song:

Onward Christian Soldiers

I love that one!  Gets the heart pumping and the tears flowing! 

[Shammu]

Alternative reply from Commander in Chief

Your request for transfer has been denied. I herewith present My reasons:

This has all been part of your training. The fact that you have come to realise that you don't have the skills to be an officer means you are finally ready for your next promotion.

I want you to be one of my Generals.

It is now you will realise that the battle is not yours. It belongs to me.

The reason you are worn and weary is that you have been fighting in your own strength with primitive weapons against forces you have no power to defeat.

You will now see me fighting with weapons of warfare that are Mighty to pull down the unseen forces you have been trying to defeat.

Arise General Guerilla, you mighty man of valour.

This is the year of our favour. This is the day of our vengence.

It's time for you to perform the one task I have for you as you watch our victory

Stand!

Your commander in Chief

Jesus Christ

[sincereheart]

Alternative reply from Commander in Chief

Your request for transfer has been denied. I herewith present My reasons:

This has all been part of your training. The fact that you have come to realise that you don't have the skills to be an officer means you are finally ready for your next promotion.

I want you to be one of my Generals.

It is now you will realise that the battle is not yours. It belongs to me.

The reason you are worn and weary is that you have been fighting in your own strength with primitive weapons against forces you have no power to defeat.

You will now see me fighting with weapons of warfare that are Mighty to pull down the unseen forces you have been trying to defeat.

Arise General Guerilla, you mighty man of valour.

This is the year of our favour. This is the day of our vengence.

It's time for you to perform the one task I have for you as you watch our victory

Stand!

Your commander in Chief

Jesus Christ

BEAUTIFUL! 

And this one especially bears repeating:
The reason you are worn and weary is that you have been fighting in your own strength with primitive weapons against forces you have no power to defeat.
 

[Shammu]

BEAUTIFUL! 

And this one especially bears repeating:
The reason you are worn and weary is that you have been fighting in your own strength with primitive weapons against forces you have no power to defeat.
 

AMEN sister!!!!!!!!!!!